Levolin 1 Tablet (Levosalbutamol 1mg)

Medical Description

Levolin Tablet is used to treat respiratory condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Levolin Tablet contains levosalbutamol as an active ingredient. COPD is a disorder where the lung is damaged and making the passage of air in the lungs difficult. It an anti-asthmatic medication. You should not alter the dose of the medicine on your own. Take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Inform the doctor about the other medicines.

Uses of Levolin 1 MG

It is used to treat and provide relief of spasm and constriction of airways in respiratory airway disease like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease characterised by difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing sound and tightness of chest in children above 6 years of age.

Contraindications of Levolin 1 MG

If you are allergic to levosalbutamol or other ingredients of Levolin Tablet.
You may have a history of vaginal bleeding or bloody discharge during the first 6 months of pregnancy.
If taking other medicines like propranolol used to treat high blood pressure.

Side effects of Levolin 1 MG

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Skin rash
Nervousness
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Irregular heartbeat

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
Your condition may worsen or you are not able to get relief.
You may have muscle pain or weakness, an irregular heartbeat which could be due to low potassium levels.
Your doctor may monitor potassium levels when on treatment.
You may have a history of heart problems like irregular heartbeat, heart failure and chest pain, diabetes, overactive thyroid.
You may experience allergic reactions while on treatment like hives, itching, swelling, etc.
You are on other medications or supplements.

Mode of Action of Levolin 1 MG

How Does It Work?
Levosalbutamol acts by widening and relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways in respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. Thus, aids in easy breathing.

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Directions for Use of Levolin 1 MG

Take Levolin Tablet as advised by the doctor, preferably at the same time as a whole with sufficient water.

Interactions of Levolin 1 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines affect the way Levolin Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
The medicine should be discontinued for 6 hours before any planned procedures or surgeries which might involve the use of anaesthetics as it leads to heart problems or bleeding disorders.
Inform the doctor about the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
If taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, brain-related disorder, heart-related problems, or anti-asthmatic medicines etc.
Concomitant use of water pill medicine like furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide may decrease potassium level in the body that leads to heart rhythm abnormalities. The doctor may advise the monitoring of b…

Storage and disposal of Levolin 1 MG

Store at a cool and dry place below 25°C.
Keep it protected from light and out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Levolin 1 MG

Overdose
Symptoms of overdose include increased heart rate, nervousness, headache, tremor, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness and decreased potassium levels. If you think you have taken too much of the medicine and you experience such symptoms, contact the doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed taking a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Avoid a double dose for the missed dose.